Exercise Your Mind and Body

Exercise Your Mind & Body By Kim To wrap up the daily dozen, we've got last but definitely not least, EXERCISE! It is recommended to get at least 90 minutes of…

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What’s in Your Cup?

What's in Your Cup? By Kim With so much talk about foods we should be eating… what should we be drinking?! Water - It’s pretty well known that water is…

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Whole Grains

Whole Grains By Kim DID YOU KNOW: Research has found the people who eat more whole grains tend to live significantly longer lives (this is independent from other dietary and…

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Let’s Spice Things Up!

Herbs & Spices By Kim Let’s spice things up! Herbs and spices are next up on the daily dozen. Scientist are discovering the powerful antioxidant properties of herbs and spices.…

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Nuts & Seeds

Nuts & Seeds By Kim Did you know that not eating enough nuts and seeds is the third leading dietary risk factor for death and disability in the world?! How…

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Flaxseeds

Flaxseeds By Kim Next up on the daily dozen are flaxseeds! Let me tell ya, these little seeds pack a powerful punch!! Recent studies suggest that flaxseed may have a…

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Vegetables

Vegetables By Kim Try consuming a variety of vegetables and filling at least half of your plate with vegetables! From root vegetables, stem vegetables, pod vegetables, flower vegetables - possibilities…

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Leafy Greens

Leafy Greens By Kim Mom was right when she said to “eat your greens!” (Mom is always right!) Dark green leafy vegetables are the healthiest foods on the planet, packing…

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Cruciferous Vegetables…Kale Yeah!

Cruciferous Vegetables By Kim Next up on the Daily Dozen are CRUCIFEROUS VEGETABLES! What are cruciferous vegetables you ask? Well, they are a huge family of vegetables including, among others,…

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An Apple a Day…

An Apple a Day... By Kim As the saying goes... an apple a day keeps the doctor away! Nature’s candy can be consumed in a variety of ways - fresh…

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